gamefisher 9.9 1998

[rhart]

I am trying to change the water impeller. I have the 4 bolts out of the lower unit. It is worked loose by about 1/8" but it won't drop any further. Seems to be stuck. Is there something else holding this on before I break something loose.

 

[DJ]

Re: gamefisher 9.9 1998

rhart,<br /><br />Don't force it. More than likely it's held in place by the shift rod.<br /><br />I'm not familiar enough with that engine to take you much farther.<br /><br />You might want to see where the exterior shift mechanism goes to. If you see a shaft coming out of the L/U, midsection, connected to the shifter, that's your disconnect point.

 

[rhart]

Re: gamefisher 9.9 1998

Thanks for your reply. After reading others info I decided that might not be the problem. Put bolts back in and resealed. But owners manuel say to replace impeller at leaast once a year. Still don't have any idea how to get to it. Would still like to find this out

 

[2770]

Re: gamefisher 9.9 1998

rhart,I have the same motor and would love to know the same thing you are looking to find out.I only use the motor about 5 times a year and I guess I am due for an impeller change as well.Have you changed your thermostat???? It is the easiest thing to do on any motor I have ever had.Please let me know what you find out re; impeller replacement.CC

 

[rhart]

Re: gamefisher 9.9 1998

No, I have not changed the thermostat. But I know where it is. Still don't know about changing the impeller. The only problem I am having right now is when I troll for about an hour and a half or more I keep fouling out the plugs. any suggestions?

 

[2770]

Re: gamefisher 9.9 1998

Sounds like you will need to run a different plug.There are specific types if most of what you do is trolling.Cooler,hotter etc. cc